Bolboschoenus laticarpus
pedunculate club-rush
A large native sedge, found in scattered locations across England, growing to 1m or more tall, with triangular stems and long, narrow, bright green, keeled leaves. Branched flowerheads consist of several clusters of dark brown, cone-like spikelets 1-2cm long
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe to Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Found in waterside locations including riverbanks, marshes, ponds, lakes and gravel pits. Needs permanently moist soil and can be planted as a partly submerged marginal
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Get involved
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.